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National Republican., 1887-02-16
TIE LABOR QUESTION.
Commissioner Oberiy Thinks Its solu-
tion Near at Hand.

tion Near at Hand.
An open meeting Of the Federation OF
Labor was held last night at Hilton Hall,
corner Of Seventh and d streets, Mr.. T. 3.
Denham in the chair.
Mr.. August Donath introduced Civil Ser
vice Commissioner John II. Oberly, and for
nesrly an hour he addressed the meeting In
very interesting manner, discussing the
labor question In all Its bearings, and giving
what az peared TO him TO be the remedies
for the evils complained Of. lie said that
the great overshadowiDg cause Of the labor
discomfort is the great increase Of labor
saving machinery, whereby all the markets
Of the world have been overstocked, and
also by that means the wealth Of the country
has been nodded In the hands of1a few.
he said, the interstate commerce bill was a
move In the right direction, but much
still remained to be done. How
to adapt the government to the
changed condition OF affairs was the
important question. The remedy, he
thought, could be found, and It will come
slowly but surely. The government, he
telegraphs, water and gas works, in order
that they may be managed In the interest
Of all the people, and not In favor Of the
great monopolsts.
The courts have been slow to come to the
aid Of the people, but they will yet come to
their help and see that justice is done to all.
In Illinois a railroad had been required to
pay 7 per cent. Of its gross earnings to the
state, and that went to the support OF the
government and TO that extent relieving the
people Of taxation. In closing he said the
courts will for time prevent the people
from getting their rights. The courts ad-
vance slowly, but they do advance. Public
opinion is most potent, and that will enable
them to do right.
On motion vote Of thanks was rendered
TO Mr.. Oberly for his able address.
Mr.. Thomas t. Hurdle being present
was called on and briefly addressed the
the assembly. He said that the ballot box
was the place to remedy many Of the wrongs
which workingmen Of the country suffered
from. Now that he was In the labor bureau
he hoped to be able to do something OF
benefit to the workingmen.
Mr.. 7. CAN'T was next called to speak
and said that the masses OF the people are
beginning to think for themselves and are
determined to take into their own hands
the conduct of affairs. All the great re-
forms that have ever taken place have al
ways begun at the bottom and not at the
top. The congressman don't seem to un-
derstand what the people are doing, and
instead Of helping them they seem to be try
ing to check the movements of the people.
The real thinkers Of the country to-day are
the woikipgmen.
National Republican., 1887-02-16

Our grand success as agents for the gen.
uine "Gloria" Cloth Umbrella prompted us
to make an offer for 5000. The large guam
tity induced the manufacturer to grant the
"Palais Royal" a special and low price.
We are pleased to announce we can, in the
future, sell the GENUINE "GLoRIA"
UMBRELLAS,
20 inch for S1.50.
2S-inch for $1.75.
The "Gloria" Umbrella at above prices
have paragon frames Of improved shape,
making the Umbrella when rolled up not
much larger than the fashionable cane.
These sticks are Of natural wood, and be-
ing ALL IN ONE PIECE, they will not
break in wear.
We have the "Gloria" Umbrellas, with
sterling silver tops, for S2.20; with IA karat
gold (cap) tops for s2.20.
Gg-Should these Umbrellas crack in
wear within two years Tor less) Of fair
usage, money will be refunded.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
WOMEN AND TEMPERANCE.
Remarkable Success of the Social Pur
ity and Rescue Work.

ity and Rescue Work.
The Bible reading at slope and Help
rooms" yesterday afternoon was largely at
tended, and the despest interest was mani
tested. This philanthropic and non. n.sectarlan
endeavor to save erring and sinful women
and girls has taken the strongest hold on
the sympathy Of the public, and the work
Is spreading to such an extent that II is
The union has received letter Of greetings
and sympathy from the Baltimore preach
ers' meeting, to which response has been
made, in which they say:
We have been so startled by the evidence
that intemperance is despoIingithe homes of
our city as never before since our organization
that we could no longer be content with
prayerand song.
We believe we must prove our faith by earn
We try to pick up the fallen, but unless we
can also work at the other end OF the line and
prevent the fall the evil will still triumph.
This winter the social glass stands upon many
Little by little during the past two years the
evil has been increasing until many of the
wives of high officials here offer wine to the
At their evening receptions beautiful young
girls drink wine or punch with their cake aud
thus help the young men to form habits that
must curse them forever. Agentieman present
he never saw a sadder sight. He has been a
United States senator many years, and always
present at many OF the receptions. We have
been compelled to act. The struggle Is scarcely
begun. We are going right on In the name Of
religion and humanity to demand the enforce
ment of law, and we hope TO arouse public
sentiment against the example that curses
polite society In Washington.
The ladies Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union organized promising
auxiliary at Metropolitan A. NJ. L. Church.
NJ street, yesterday, consisting OF forty.
three members, the pastor, Rev. DR.. Stew.
ard, leading the movement by making all
plans for the full inau guration Of the work.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Comstock, devoted
member of the Friends Society, will soon
be In the city to aid in the "hope and
help" work. She has had many years. ex.
perience In this branch Of temperance and
Christian activity, and is a gifted woman
who wins her way to all hearts.
National Republican., 1887-02-16

The Travel Club on Monday evening was
addressed by Mr.. A. X. Spofford, librarian
of Congress, on the "Literary Salons Of
France" The subject was one Of exceed
ing interest, and Mr.. Spofrord held uninter-
rupted attention from the first word Of his
paper to the last, His description Of the
salons, the noted personages. those Of dis
tinction in literature, science, art, and pol
i,ics, who constituted the brilliant coteries,
men and women, was vivid, aud, at times,
beautiful, making impressions of the period,
the occasions, and the characters described:
that will not be forgotten bv those who got
this glimpse OF French history and the
French people. In the musical programme
Mr.. Charles Dean sang "The Two Grena-
diers," Mrs. Alex. Hunter. "The Pages
Song" from the IIuguenots, and as au en-.
core the pretty Scotch ballad, "Somebody."
AT the close Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Dean
sang Hoffman's beautiful duet, ~ feel the
Angel Spirit.n The evening was rare en-
iertaiDment in subject aud music and was
thoroughly enjoyed. The Travel Clubs
dates are all filled, and pleasant meetings
through the lenten season are anticipated.
Mrs. Writ Sykes (Olive Logan) is next on
the list OF speakers.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY.
Minor Occurrences In and About the
City Briefly Put.

Minor Occurrences In and About the
City Briefly Put.
Tooth 1lling made painless By the use Of
a-half street northwest.
Free eriok Fridey was yesterday fined $50 by
Judge Smell for writing policy.
Ellis Frazier, small colored boy, was given
homo in the worknouse yesterday by Judge
Smell for three months.
Mrs. Emma Morgall yesterday pleaded guilty
to steoling A. l.. Eschelman's gold watch, aud
Judge Smell held her for the grand jury.
George Johnson. colored. of Baltimore was
Smell for stealing George Colman's horse and
wagon.
r. Lambert has petitioncd for a divorce from
his wife, Annie G. Lambert, charging her with
and now leading dsreputable life in Cleve-
land, Ohio.
l.. Darrell Mccormick OF this city, has ap.
piled Tor patent on wreckago car to be run
between passenger coaches for the purpose OF
preventing telescoplng in collisions.
The jury in the circuit court yesterday gave
Henry Jaeger 500 damages against Contractor
ID. 4. CisSell, instead CT 5000. for which he
sued, and also found in favor OF the Fords.
William Hill aged 20 years, has been arrested
by Detectives Horne and Raf on suspicion Of
being one of the parties who burglariZed
Walker & Davis's store, South Washington.
Harry sutphin was yesterday arrested by
Detectives Horne and Raft for permitting al
legged gaming on his premises. The officers
claim that he was the proprietor OF the so
called Cosmos Club, 1902 Pennsylvania avenue.
J.. II. Patterson. secretary OF the Federation
OF Labor. requests the commissioners to reply
to their protests against the employment of the
chain gang on street improvements In time for
the meeting Of the Federation ON the I'D In.
slant.
Several pieces of flesh and a lot OF human
bones we're found on the banks of Rock Creek
by Lewis Martin, colored, Monday evening.
They were turned over to the coroner. The
theory is that the remains were buried there
10y medical students.
W. b, Matthews, esq the founder aud for
many years the manager of the National Mu-
tual Life Association of this city, has resigned
from the directory Of said company. Mr..
Matthews was succeeded as general manager
by u. J. Tibbitts, esq. Mr.. Matthewss resiyna-
nation from the board will prove serious loss
TO the asso citation, as he Is widely known, and
persor ally secured three fourths OF the busi
meas Ofthe association,
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Congress and the District.

The District appropriation bill was taken
up by the appropriations subcommittee,
consisting Of Senators Plumb, Dawes, and
Cockrell, yesterday. The commissioners and
citizens were heard In regard to some of its
provisions. The bill will probably pass the
Senate this week.
Senator German introduced a bill to re-.
wise assessment of taxes on special i'm
provements on lots 2, 4, and G, In square
1888, the property OF St. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum, and that excessive penalties be re-
mitted. Referred to District committee.
favor of the cable railroad bill signed by
residents of X, Eighteenth, and Twenty
fourth streets northwest Referred to Dis.
trict committee.
The District committee OF the House has
adjourned sine die. Aspecial meeting will
be called on the gas bill.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
The Carnival and Mart.

The Roman mart at Willard Hall is being
well patronized. The decorations are fresh
and beautiful and illuminatons bril-.
liant. The ladies last evening were fairer
than ever, and all was life and activity.
There were a large number of donations
yesterday, which were placed on exhibition,
San n to- to be Visible e. even an on % the weli.Glled
stalls. The supper table was the most ex-
tepsively patronized department, ana great
credit is due the ladies who so ably conduct
1t. After the close Of business large del
egation of youth and beauty whlrled
through the mysteries Of "the may" One
Of the striking features OF the fair, and on
which the management should be congrat.
ulattd, is the select character Of the visitors
to their enterprise. The carnival is on the
high road to success.
National Republican., 1887-02-16

An amendment to the river and harbor
bill introduced by Senator Van Wycli, by
request, authorizes John Cowdon aud his
associates to construct, at their own ex-
pense, an outlet for the flood waters of the
Mississippi river from point ten miles be-
low New Orleans to Lake Borgne. For
lines OF the river, brought about by the out
let project, Cowdon is to receive $500, 900.
0ne.half OF the moneyis to be retained by
the Secretary Of War, however, until low
water navigable channel ten feet In depth
is secured for the entire distance between
New Orleans and Cairo, Ill. In case the
depth Of the channel is increased beyond
ten feet for the entire distance from New
Orleans and Cairo by reason OF the outlet,
the sum of s2,0O0,000 is to be paid for each
additional foot Of navigable depth secured.
National Republican., 1887-02-16

There is every prospect OF another legal con.
test between the real estate men and the Dis
tIct of Columbia, growing out OF the question
of taxes and alleged noncompliance with the
law. The District yesterday entered suit
ii. Mari, Austin p. Brown, i. A. Mcfntire,
Charles A. McEwep, and John f. Waggaman,
all real estate brokers, and the bond of each
to recover $500 damages for failure TO pay the
tax on commissions for the year commencing
with Nov. /, 1855. 1t is understood that the
District intends To include in its suits all
brokers to whom the law applies.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
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UMBRELLAS

The following explanation should make
It apparent that the imitation "Gloria" Um-
brellas, which are Of cotton with small per-
centage Of woody, are unreliable;
OFFICE OF SAMUEL s. FRETz,
MANuFAcTURER OF FINE UMBRELLAS,
FACTORY 2147 s 2149 NORTH sixth ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. IA, 1897.
Mr.. A. LIssER, Dear Sir.
In answer to your favor Of the 18th,
would say with pleasure "Gloria" is silk
and wool q silk, Q wooD. 1t is the best
union cloth ever made.
Hoping this may give you the informa-
ton you desire. remain, very truly,
SAM'L s. FRETz.
GS-The Palais Royal would add: The
mixture Of wool with the silk renders 1t
almost impossible to crack in wear. The
material is not more bulky than all elk
National Republican., 1887-02-16

The following building permits were issued
yesterday: James F. Dart, to erect a three
story and basement dwelling on Nineteenth
street, between X and s streets northwest, sS,-
600; ]. T. Chrisimond, to repair frame stable on
Fourteenth and Park streets, Mount Pleasant.
s2C0: NJ. Collins, to repair frame fuel shed, Sl7
Third street northeast, $50; John Curtis, to
erect two-story and cellar dwelling on
TIVE pty-first between l. and NJ streets. 81 600.
Vim. Mayse. to erect two.story dwelling on
the southeast corner Of Kentucky avenue aud
strtc southeast, $40; Lena Forster to repair
fame dwelling on Wiltberger street northwest,
s15 Henry Baum, to erect a two.sory ware
house on Seventh street southwest. 800: l.. II.
Schneider to erect three two story dwellings on
Twenty y-third street. between G and II streets
northwest, 5000; Mrs. J.. q. Conkling TO re-
pair frame dwelling on Second street south
cast, slt0.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
The Remains of Gen. Hazep Placed In
the Soldiers Cemetery.

Shortly after noon yesterday hearse,
followed by three carriages, passed through
the gate Of the national cemetery at Arling-
ton. The hearse contained the remains Of
Gen. Hazen, late chief signal officer, which
had been carried there for final interment,
having been removed from Oak Hill for
that purpose.
In the frat carriage were Mrs. Hazen and
her son John, Mrs. Washington Mclean,
and Mrs. Hazen's maid, In the second Rev.
DR.. Leonard, Mr.. and Mrs. Bugher, and
Mr.. Bouefoe, OF the French legation, while
Capt. Thomson, Of the signal corps, occu-
pied the third.
Lieut.. Swift, in charge at Fort Myer, was
also present.
The beautiful floral offerinpg which had
been sent on the occasion of the previous
funeral ceremonies were placed in the grave
and the handsome casket, covered with
flowers, lowered afterward.
The burial service was conducted by DR..
Leonard, and at Its close Mrs. Hazen aud
herlson strewed fresh flowers on the coffin.
There was peculiar solemnity 10 the
service and It's surroundings. The damp
wind blew softly and mournfully through
the trees, and the leaden hue OF the sky
seemed to promise continued rain. The
softly spoken phrases OF the beautiful
service for the dead or the hollow rattle Of
earth falling on the casket were the only
sounds that broke the stiffness, that silence
which is fitly associated with the cities Of
the dead.
The situation where Gen. Hazen is buried
is very pleasant one, a broad plateau
sloping gently toward the river, one Of the
most beautiful portions Of the cemetery.
There have been but few persons laid to
rest in the immediate neighborhood, Col.
| Lyfords ashes being the only remains in
close proximity to the newly filled grave.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Judgment for the Government.

Judgment by agreement has been rem
dered for the government in the case of the
United States against McKibbln, 81, 1865 AZ.
Chas. Il. Norris, revenue collector In Texas,
for the sum OF $4,000, and Norris is In.
debted to the government to the extent OF
the Judgment.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
ZEE the only Dolly Foster at Kcrnan's.
Lodge Meetings Tonight.
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The following lodges meet tonight at The
places named:
Masonic-Columbis, No. 8, 1887 G street;
Columbia Royal Arch. No. 8, Masonic Temple;
Potomac CommandeTy. Knights Tcmplar, No.
8, Georgetown; Washington Centennial, NO.
G.A.R.-Lincoin, No. 8, Seventh and Ls,reets;
Charles Sumner, No. o. Ninth and d streets:
George A. Custer. No. l, Ninth and d streets;
Farrogut, No. 10. Washington Hail. corner
Pennsylvania avenue and Third street south
east.
100 F-Federal City, No. %. Odd Fellows
Hall Mount Nebo, No. g. Encampment, Odd Eel.
lows Hail.
i. o. Of R.-Union. No. 81. sli Eighth street
northwest.
Knights of Pythias-Franklin, No. 2, Nc
Cauleys Hall, 900 Pennsylvania avenue south
east; Hermione, No. ~. Georgetown: Mount
Vernon, No. 8, Pennsylvania avenue and
10. M.-Capital, No. II, Red Mems Hall, G
street, between sixth and Seventh streets.
Junior order United American Mechanics.
Golden Rule, No. 2 Academy Hall, 1905
/. o. g. T.-Fidelity, No. q, Haynes Hall,
r. I. OF T.-Capital City, No. l, Stidhams
Hall, 1923 Seventh street.
American Legion of Honor-Capital City,
No. 1853, Seventh and X streets.
Improved Order Red Men--Onondaga, No.
TO- Hilton Hall, Seventh and d streets.
Sons of Jonadab-Hope, No. II, Pennsylvania
avenue and Nineteenth street.
Room 40.
SO per gallon, 70 cents a quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best in the world for the money,
National Republican., 1887-02-16
RObberies Reported.

Herman Fitzliff, employed at Columbia Hos
pital, reports stolen from trunk in his room
Sll5. II. c. Anderson, sl7 Sixth street, reports
stolen from his house an oyercoat and suit OF
clothes, worth S37. Mrs. James b. Smith, No.
905 Virginia avenue, reports the larceny of a
tablecloth and basket of groceries, worth
$3.50. Rudolph Thiebe, 400 Ninth street south
east, reports stolen from money drawer in his
bsrroom So DR.. Edw. X, Goldsborough, No.
1881 street. reports stolen from his hoiise a
watch and chain worth so.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Art and Artisans.

This is the last-week here Of the Aztec
Fair, and those who miss the opportunity
to visit 1t will lose chance to acquire
much valuable information regarding art
and artisans In the land of the Montezumas.
Every lady who attends their receptions will
receive handsome souvenir in the shape
OF piece OF native pottery.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Rivers and Harbors-senate Amend
ments.

The Senate committee on commerce has
concluded It's labors upon the river aud
harbor bill, which will be reported to-day.
The detailed bill is not yet accessible. The
following are, however, the totals OF the
leading items which were increased by the
committee: Baltimore, 5000, 900; Norfolk,
100000; Portage Lake canal (purchase),
s350,000; Appomattox river, Virginia, $l6,-
0C0; Cape Fear river, North Carolina,
$4,000; Hennepin canal, $50 600; cascades
OF the Columbia, $l50,000; mouth of the
Columbia, 100000; Missouri river from
mouth to Sioux City, $500, 600; Mississippi,
from st. Paul to Des Moines Rapids, $780,
OOO Lower Mississippi, 81, 500, 900; Potomac
river, $500, 900; The total appropriation
made by the bill is about lO,3OO,OOO.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
The Sisters OF Notre Dame, Maryland, u.s.
Rcd Star Cough Cure. Price, 25 cents.
The Hen Holiday Farm Sold.

Mr.. j. II. Ralston has just purchased for
syndicate OF gentlemen the Ben Holiday
fam on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
extending from Highlands to Hyattsville,
and containing 206 acres. II is the purpose
to.subdivide the tract into lots for build
ing sites. This property adJoins on the
south the tract recently subdiyided by Mr..
Thomas 4. Waggaman.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Patenfs ta CItIzans.

Residents OF the District have been
granted patents as follows Charles e. Dur
yea, velocipedes; II. L. Erskine, hand
stamp; Joseph Z. Holmes, two patents,
temperature controller and combination re-
frgerating safe; Cornelius b. Hite, collap-
sible globe for educational purposes; Albert
L. Pitney, rope or line clasps.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Congressional Temperance Society.

The annual business meeting of the Con-
gressional Temperance Society was held at
the capitol yesterday morning. Hon. Mel
son Dipgley was chosen president to sue
ceed Hon. r. B. Vance, resigned. The
other officers were elected as follows: Hon.
W. s. Holman, vice president; Senator
Dawes, Hon. B. Mcmillan, and Hon. j.
Lyman, executive committee. The fifty
third anniversary will be held next Sunday
at the Congregational, Church, Rev. j. w.
ChickeriDg was reelected corresponding
secretary.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage license have been
issued: Geo p. Morgan and Eliza A. Sutton,
Jno. lieb and Magdalene Hammond, Jos. II.
Martin and Earriet 4. Marlow, both OF Prince
George county, Md: Jno Awkward and Laura
V. Lee, both If Georgetown ID. c.: G. q. Berry,
man and Sallie Reynolds, James II. Clark
and Deborah 4. Mead. Willie Neal and Eliza
Addison, lsidore r, O'Connor. OF this city, and
p. DelaLe and Mary Balluf. W. Il Fletcher
and G' rtrude Smallwood, John NJ. Kloss, OF
Richmond, Va and Lizzie A. +. Parish, of
Lynchburg, Va; j. W. McGrath aud Reno
Hamilton.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Rcd LailaI RnNaa

All the letter boxes in the central portion of
the city from which FIVE collections are made
daily have Deen painted red by order from
Postmaster Copger. This has been done so that
the boxes can be easily distinguished from
distance. The old color. dark green, especially
In the summer time, when the trees are In full
foliage, were not always easy to see, hence the
change has been made.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Virginia Republicans.

The Virginia Republican Association held
large meeting last Monday night at No.
3l7 Missouri avenue, and discussed matters
Of interest and importance both TO the party
and state. Arrangements are being per-
fected for reception and banquet to be
given next month at the armory Of the
Capital CITY Guards
National Republican., 1887-02-16
90 Cent Gloves
(wortb $i.0O).

= and 5.button Undressed Kid Gloves,
new shades, tans and browns.
s-button Dressed Kid Gloves; scalloped
tops, new shades, browns and tans.
1fss~ On special table near door Of No.
1119 Pennsylvania Avenue.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
VIII Parade In Alexandria.

The LIST company of the Union Veteran
Corps have accepted the invitation of the
Alexandria Light Infantry, and will participate
with them on next Tuesday at Alexandria, in
celebrating Washington's birthday, and will
also be their guests on that day,
National Republican., 1887-02-16

Handsome solitaire ring, H-earat, s2j;
handsome solitaire ring, carat, 1885, hRnd-
stud, L.carat, slOl pair fine carat solitaire ear
rings, $50; pair fine, p A-carat white earrings,
SIS. The largest line of novelties in diamond
lacepins from Sl2 to $500. X. Harris Il Co.,
importers 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
"KEnSAN's was packed last nIght."-craic
A Temporary Chief Clerk.

l.. A. Elmer Jr,. has been detailed to oil the
position of chief clerk of the Postonice De-
partment, temporarily. Mr. NASH the recent
chief clerk, assumed the duties of his new
position as superintendent of the railway mail
teIYiCe yesterday.
National Republican., 1887-02-16

10 EMMET says take your Turkish Baths at
Shedd's, g03 u street, where you have the best
attendance, proper heat and ventilation and
everything that constitutes a first class bath.
Were ii not so would not patronze them twice
a day, and II is the only place In Washington
where YOU can get a first class bath.
National Republican., 1887-02-16
Master Molder OF Ordnance.

wm. J. Cochran, of Baltimore, has been ap
ronIed master molder of ordnance at the
Washington navy yard. Mr.. Cochran was ro.
Gently dismissed from the yard because Ofthe
removal Oft steam engineering department.